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There are MANY causes of crepitations in the chest!! Crepitations in the chest are basically crackles heard in the chest when listening with a stethoscope, and are similar to the sound of rubbing hair between your fingers.
Crepitations are present in all sorts of conditions, and really are non-specific. Crepitations are usually divided into 'coarse' and 'fine', and may occur during inspiration or expiration, although expiratory crackles/crepitations are more common.
Fine crepitations may indicate fibrosis (scarring) in the lungs, or some degree of collapse (which can be normal). Coarse crepitations may indicate fluid on the lungs (which could be caused by ANY number of conditions), infection, etc.
Nothing can be interpreted from the statement "I have crepitations". For that, you need to know the 'texture' (fine/coarse), location, phase (i.e. inspiratory, or expiratory or both), loudness, side (left, right or both?), etc. And then that needs to be interpreted with the general inspection of the chest, percussion of the chest (tapping on the chest), and palpation (feeling the chest) PLUS the medical history provides 80% of the information!!! Very rarely is anything in medicine as simple as a single sign being synonymous with a single condition. Hope this helps!
Aj :)
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crepitation
Which structure causes the chest to expand?
The diaphragm
What causes chest heaviness and tingling?
One medical condition that causes heaviness and tingling in the chest is a heart attack. Always consult a doctor or visit the emergency room when you have heaviness and tingling in your chest area.
What causes a the left arm and chest to be sore?
a stroke, enjoy
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What is sound of fire called?
Crepitation or Crackles
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One possible cause is pulmonary congestion from left ventricular failure. See links for more.
What causes swelling of the chest?
causes by our sweat glands.
What causes mucus in your chest?
Infection.
What causes your chest size to change when you breathe in?
The air pressure rises in your chest
The noise produced by bones or cartilage rubbing together is called?
crepitation
What is cracking sensation that is a broken bones move together is called?
crepitation
In what diseases you can find crepitation?
Cellular emphysema, or in certain bone fractures
What is the name of grating sounds when broken bones move together?
crepitation
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Crepitate is a verb which means to make a crackling or grating sound; to crackle. Example sentence:He changed his mind about retrieving his hat when he heard the ice crepitate under his feet.
What are the causes of chest pain?
There are several causes of chest pain. Chest pain could signal a heart attack or just a pulled muscle. In any case of chest pain, it is important to see your doctor or go to an emergency room.
Can a chest injury cause a concussion?
Only if the chest injury causes you to hit your head.
